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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Namita Singh

Palestinians seeking aid among 60 killed by Israeli airstrikes and gunfire

  • At least 60 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes and gunfire across Gaza on Wednesday, according to local Palestinian health authorities.
  • 25 people were killed and dozens wounded by Israeli fire while approaching a food distribution centre near Netzarim in central Gaza, according to staff at Shifa and Al-Quds hospitals; the Israeli army claimed its troops fired warning shots at people "posing a threat."
  • Medics at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis reported that at least 14 more Palestinians were killed heading towards another Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) site in Rafah.
  • The GHF, backed by Israel and the US, reported distributing 2.5 million meals on Wednesday, totalling over 16 million thus far.
  • The UN has refused to coordinate aid through the GHF, criticising its use of private contractors and Israeli military escorts.

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